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Corporate Press Office

The Press Office is responsible for proactively managing the authority's relationship with the media, providing news and information on the council's services and offering professional advice and support on all media issues.

Available 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, the team deals with thousands of enquiries from regional, national and international media a year, while also providing expert support on major events and emergency situations.

Comprising ex-journalists, private sector professionals and central and local government officers the team is able to draw upon a diverse background of skills and experience.

The team issues a constant flow of press releases, targeting news to particular journalists and cultivating personal contacts. It recognises the real and varied needs of different publications and programme makers.

The team act as a first point of contact to the city council for local, national and international media and act as spokespeople on behalf of the city council.